Regional Director

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The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with U.S. leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.

You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city - mobilizing your friends, family and colleagues to contact Congress in support of key poverty reduction legislation. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.

- Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.

- Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.

- Build a network of people engaged in the cause.

- Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications:

- Basic understanding of U.S. Politics and international development.

- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.